Alamut

Alamut is name of a historical place in my country(iran)so I was very curious to test it and today I have the oppurtunity thanks to free samples of shaghayegh perfume shop I wasnt looking forward to love alamut as sandal and labdanum are second and third high rated notes.I highly dislike labdanum and don't like sandalwood when it's strong and seprately distingueshable.when first dabbed I can detect a combination of sandalwood,rose,warm a little dirty amber and a hint of smokey labdanum.it's totally unisex and as I had expected sandalwood is very strong for my taste but all in all I don't dislike it. As time passes it becomes more floral and powdery.labdanum fades away and sandalwood calms down.I like this powdery floral-amber combo alot.it has a delicious sweetness which I wasnt expecting Drydown is still amber-powder-rose and other florals but there's also musk and sandalwood comes back.it's easily noticable but doesn't cover other notes,just hand in hand with benzoin and amber rounds musky powdery florals.it's still unisex but leaning a bit towards feminity and I have to confess that I like it alot.all the notes are so high quality that one can easily detect them though they're blended well.it's warm,delicious,deep,rich,full bodied and sexy.it's also seems to be potent as I've dabbed a little on my wrists and I catch this seductive wafts of musky red rose and white florals grounded by rich balmy base notes as I'm typing but it's not overwhelmingly heavy.I didn't expect to find a love here but I do love it.it's yummy in a mature and original non foody way.I don't have anything similar in my whole collection and I'd love to have such an enveloping,grown up outstanding fragrance.anyone can feel sexy,speacial,powerful and full of self confidence wearing it.it's not something I wear often.a bottle will definetly last my whole life still it's good to have it.it's a fall,winter/night scent so I may ask it for my birthday gift(my birthday is in december) I'm happy that such a perfect perfume is named after this castle in my country Edit:it stayed on my skin for 5,6 hours(very soft in last hour) which isn't great considering it's price tag but is still good and acceptable for me.spraying a good amount may enhance it as I had just dabbed a little

I've been wanting to test this for a long time and luckily Cereza kindly sent me a sample - thank you! Alamut was definitely not disappointing. The opening is sparkly with aldehydes and rich with rosewood, making a very distinct impression. It's immediately warm, with no light top notes doing a quick appearance and disappearance. Alamut builds and develops from the opening, the woodiness of the top notes holding up the flowers til the woody base notes pick up. The narcissus is what I feel most of the flowers here, but overall they have just a light presence, a slightly animalic undercurrent which give this a bit of spice amidst the smooth woods and amber. The dry down is an amber and sandalwood dream, cosy and inviting, though on the dry side, which is fantastic. While the amber is a base note, I feel it's presence throughout, cushioning all the other notes and keeping them soft. Definitely my favourite amber scent. It's amber, but with flavour and substance. I'm not sure about the Arabian theme, as the labdanum haze is very gauzy throughout the composition - which is perfect IMO - but what this makes me think of is an old wooden trunk that's been hidden away in an attic for years and years, filled with treasures from your grandparents and great-grandparents. Alamut is an idealised version of how that trunk would smell the first time it's been opened in decades, soft wood, old letters and an old perfume bottle with a few golden drops left. This is based on the EDT which has very good staying power and projection. A perfect womanly woody scent, that's still unisex. Cosy, rich and distinctive. FB worthy for me.

On the surface, it could be viewed just as a musty sweet powdery rose fragrance, but Alamut is truly a tale of vintage florals and inspirations. It was inspired here and there seemingly by Guerlain Vol De Nuit, Jean Patou Joy, Samsara, and is presumably a soft blue print for Maai by Bogue Profumo. You gotta test this on skin to witness the dance of the florals and woods. At an instant blast there is the rosy rosewood that quickly introduces the musty vintage tuberose and dry narcissus that instantly reminds me of Bogue Profumo Maai, Guerlain Vol De Nuit and that also of Papillon Perfumery Dryad. It is not as animalic but it speaks the element. Slowly, the creaminess & indolic florals bloom with sweet powder, sandalwood and reveals a roses&jasmine combo that is in the style of Jean Patou Joy. The sweet creamy powder here also a reminiscence of the house’s star Teint De Niege. There is also this dry musky animalic woodiness in it at the drydown that peeking in and out along side the sweet floral-y powder. Alamut is not a smooth blend, but is rich in ingredients and faucets of perfumery styles. It could be judged as a mess, but each facet that reveals itself is with intention and a solid character you could distinguish and identify. It is like watching a movie. I am keening to try the EDP and the Parfum version.

This is beautiful beyond words. But since we speak with words, the person who described what this scent allows me to feel is Baudelaire: I am beautiful, oh mortals, as a dream carved in stone. This fragrance represents the Platonic idea of beauty for me: that extreme, ethereal beauty we are all looking for because we know it must be there, and when we find some parts of it in this world we are pleased. I get this kind of pleasure from Alamut: it completely raptures me into another world. Shalimar has the same effect on me, but I have to admit Alamut is on an even higher level, and it is the highest expression of beauty for me in a fragrant form. At least of the Plato and Baudelaire kind, ideal, superhuman (but present in all of us) beauty. This was one of the first niches I smelled so the quantum leap in quality from the mainstream must have contributed to my fascination with it. I hope I will own this scent one day, and it will be my other celebration scent, along with Shalimar. If my life was about opera and art exhibitions and Hannibal Lecter dinner parties and nothing else, I would be wearing Alamut all the time. The assassins were given drugs in the fortress of Alamut so they would sacrifice their lives in battle. I need no drugs as long as I can smell this hypnotic beauty.

Luca Turin gave Alamut one star, calling it a "hideous oriental," completely eviscerating Lorenzo Villoresi "(putting) forth no ideas at all." Naturally, I had to try, as I always do when Turin gives a scathing one star review and plus I was already an admirer of Villoresi. Wouldn't you know it? I love it. Rosy, powerfully woody, filled to the brim with florals and a moderately animalic, musky dry down tempered with a dusty, powdery undercurrent. I most notice the rose and orange blossom in its opening, with the top notes characteristic of a creamy sandalwood, and then a barnyard flower garden narcissus, a humid ylang ylang, all anchored by a sultry woodiness. In fact, in comparison with Rouge Hermes, which has a very similar profile, I easily favored Alamut, as Villoresi pulls no punches and doses the elements with a saturation that has made me fall in love with his compositions. There is a thickness that might be a bit much for wallflowers, but for those with zero inhibition when it comes to scent, I love to lavish in this. Fans of the aforementioned Rouge Hermes, Guerlain Samsara, or Maria Candida Gentile Cinabre: do take note. I swear that Turin just has a personal vendetta against Villoresi! Alamut is irresistible...

Alamut starts off cool and green yet warm and deep at the same time. Upon first spray I get a cool dewy narcissus that is enveloped in rosewood. An interesting contrast of the youthful exuberance of spring and the ancient wisdom of winter. As the fragrance travels along I get a burst of cinnamon, I know it isn't listed but I smell or sense cinnamon all the same. This perfume gives the sensation of being warm and cool at the same time. I sense flowers but can't pick any of them out in the middle of the perfume. They are cloaked in spices and woods, blanketed w/ a cool fine powder. This perfume for some reason brings to my mind a poem by Sylvia Plath called Love Letter and, in that poem, she describes the feeling of being cold like ice until little by little the ice inside herself starts to melt by the warmth of a newfound love. Alamut has a reserve coolness that is tender yet a bit shy and a confident sensual warmth at the same time. This perfume is worn by a woman who is like cool water running over warm stones. The water may warm, but the stone will be smoothed and not even realize it is being smoothed until it is too late. Alamut is Understated, yet powerful in its beauty.

'Stunning' only begins to describe this fragrance.... Alamut is bold, daring and striking. It is beautiful to the point of being brazen, and yet it exudes elegance, poise and sophistication. To me this is a complex gem of a fragrance with so many glittering facets. I find the initial blast is certainly 'boozy' and intoxicating. Whilst being a huge floral, it is also gourmand and fruity. It packs an alcoholic punch that puts me in mind of a fusion of cherry and menthol liquor and tangy orange marmalade. Imagine biting into a rich, dark chocolate liqueur, and the aroma of the sweet yet slightly tart juice drives you to devour it... After the first explosive little sojourn, Alamut then breezes through a euphoric veil of smokiness and exotic dry spices - heady and sensual. It reclines on a luxurious leather couch, unashamedly resplendent, animalic, earthy and woody. The drydown is powdery, musky and warm - comforting and plush. Alamut is mysterious, passionate and intimate. I have a passion for fragrance, but this is one of my favourites - a dazzling Persian treasure!

ALAMUT - is an intense oriental—sweet, floral, and woody—and easily one of my favourites from Lorenzo Villoresi. It’s incredibly intoxicating, really complex, and just feels so opulent, like something straight out of One Thousand and One Nights. There’s definitely a connection between ALAMUT and MUSK, for me. It has that signature musk–rose blend that Mr. Villoresi does so well, and it gives the fragrance this soft but rich sensuality that really stands out to me. The blending is impeccable. Everything is so refined and well put together - He has a way of making these rich compositions feel smooth and completely effortless. I first tried ALAMUT at the Florentine flagship store on Via de’ Bardi when I was sampling the whole range, and this one stood out to me straight away. It just clicked instantly—exactly my kind of scent. Definitely one of my top favourites from the house.

Alamut EDP A worm texture of fabrics in an ancient castle, and i believe it represents "Alamut Castle". It has worm amber, rosewood, rose, sandalwood, powder note, labdanum, patchouli, chilies, cloves, and musk. It has that superbly alluring sultan throne fabrics smell in winter to worm up and cover yourself with. Alamut EDT It's more sour, more fresh, and kind of lighter, & i believe it doesn't have the same pyramid as the EDP version! there are quite differences. The EDT version has more of neroli, milky tuberose, sweet almonds, more powder effect, less amber, no patchouli, less cloves, chilies, musk, and osmanthus. Eventually both versions are quite alluring, and charming. The EDP version is velvety with thick texture as you can feel it even after 20 hours (on plotter). The EDT version is satin to silk with light to medium texture.

Alamut is a beautiful fragrance. A gigantic, opulent, incandescent floral. Ylang - Ylang, osmanthus and jasmine take centre stage with tuberose and narcissus smiling from the wings ( a rosy note is not obvious to me). Further down the ladder a creamy sandalwood, rich resins and finer touches of musk and patchouli bring warmth and depth to the composition. It lights up the air around it like an olfactory firework display. One of Lorenzo Villoresi’s finest creations. I love it!

A beautiful floral/balsamic scent with a slight touch of animalic notes somewhere in the background that makes it wearable for men.. Perfect for winter days and nights. Really cozy and I enjoy sniffing my arm. One of the best parfumes with animalic note. Very well balanced. Scent: 10/10 Longevity: 8.5/10 Projection: 9/10

I love this fragrance. I love the rose at the beginning, and then I like tuberose and sandalwood. I am not an expert in this field, but this fragrance in the EDT version is monumental, and its sillage is extraordinary.

I would find it hard to improve upon Tiger84s' wonderful review. The signature Villoresi quality & purity shines through, this unique offering is a beautifully complex & sensual addition to my wardrobe.

Alamut is the most beautiful fragrance what i ever smelled. It is my signature parfume for a long time. I love this so much! This smells exactly like the lipsticks from the 80's :-)

Glorious, excellent sillage and longevity. It totally envelops me and is beautifully blended. It’s on my list to buy.

Masterfpiece, very very good complex fragrance, great price and perfromance

Bought this sample simply due to the fact that it is named after one of my favorite books, and easily the most intriguing place/man in history. If you have not yet read Alamut by Vladimir Bartol, I’m jealous of you, I would get a lobotomy to read it again for the first time. Now, onto the scent, to me this is one of those “vintage perfumes”, evocative of a grandparents’ house and their bottles of perfumes so ancient you could barely read the name on them. To name a few, those are Salome by Papillon, Musc Ravageur by FM, vintage Dune or Chanel Coco. I’m imagining this is due to the popularity of amber and powdery notes in their younger years that stuck with them through the rest of their life. It is also slightly soapy, nonetheless this would be a tough wear today in an age of florals and vanillas. On the matter of do I think this is the scent that would embody “Alamut”? Maybe, my grandfather was a huge bookworm and I’m sure in his old, dusty bookcase filled with old books this would have been on the shelf. But in my mind, Alamut is something way more dark, way more stuffy, way more indolic. It would be filled with incense, balsam and amber, but in the same vintage way this sample is. There would be a dark and unsettling undertone that makes you reluctant to reach for it. Overall, you have to be really into this scent profile to enjoy it. Vintage perfumery is my beloved genre, not because I like to wear them but because they transport me throughout time and keep memories alive. If you do not share the same sentiment, this scent profile is hard to like.

The initial top notes release a cool blend of floral and powdery scents, creating a perfume reminiscent of a bygone era. As time passes, the white flower and green notes gradually fade, giving way to the woody essence of sandalwood with a lipidic touch. This particular fragrance bears a resemblance to the olfactory experience found in "Voyage Sur La Route d'Udaipur" by La Sultane de Saba, although the specific composition remains unknown to me. Alamut's lingering scent endures for a considerable duration. The initial floral phase exhibits a strong diffusion, but as time progresses, the diffusion weakens, which is noteworthy. Interestingly, towards the end, during the transition to the previously mentioned lipidic and sandalwood notes, the diffusion strengthens once again. I recommend Alamut for those who appreciate vintage oriental floral fragrances.

The kind of fragrance that transforms you into a character. Where's my kohl eyeliner? A very red fragrance indeed. I can't say I have smelled an oriental like it, and I have smelled a lot of orientals. I can't even really describe it. I'm not even sure if I like it or not. It's spicy, dusty, a tiny bit sweet, graphite, powdery musk. Definitely unisex. I think this is the type of fragrance that has to grow on you.

Opens powdery and ambery with floral hints It has vintage vibes with the soapy qualities There are different white flowers and rose that are light and airy and very powdery In the base there is dry sandalwood and soft musk Overall it's very clean and gentle but i personally don't see myself wearing it as it's very vintage or old-fashioned

Gosh, what a scent! As soon as I sprayed it I got a feeling that I traveled like 20 years back in time, when perfumes were classy and elegant. Amber and labdanum make a beautiful, not too strong combination, on my skin. Oh, I think I'm in love with it!

Beautiful rose and amber combo, with some powderiness. I would love a woman to wear that when being close to me. For a more unisex rose, I'd rather stick to LV's Musk.

I like it but it's similar and very-very close to Slava Zaitsev Maroussia which feels really old school feminine. Something from the 60'.

what a weird amber, it's nice and enjoyable at first but frankly, it's such a classic mix already done so many times that i don't see how to miss it...and still I smell like something badly mixed , animalic but not really in the good way...also the projection is far from good and it's really a frustration to smell something obviously not intended to be as diluted as that. I'm really not enthousiastic with this one and in generaly the actual formulation of all the perfumes by Villoresi.

2006 da satışa başlamış ama koklayınca 1980 ler hatta 70 ler olmalı diyor insan. Baskın bir nota yok. Bir tarafi Chanel No 5 in erkekler icin tasarlanmış arkadaşı gibi geliyor. Gençler sevmeyecektir ve haklılar. Kalıcılık fena degil ama mevcut niş parfum ortamında bunu kim alacak bilmiyorum.

I found this remarquable! Vraiment remarquable! It's more feminine than masculine for my taste. The base is very powdery, with touch of "smelling like almond" and wood in it. Very well crafted! Lorenzo Villoresi est un GÉNIE! 4,5/5

Alamut initially smelled very good to me upon wearing it each time. I had purchased a rather large sample and used it for several months. The opening spray is also overwhelming to me - all of those notes combined just give off an intense scent. The first thing I noticed is the very sweet floral notes that eventually die down in terms of intensity. After these die down the powdery notes take a front seat for me along with the amber. The labdanum and benzoin seem to counter-balance the lightness of the floral notes. It’s an interesting balancing act between the light and heavy notes. As I said, it’s strong and it also does last a very long time. Other reviews on this page will explain what “Alamut” is. You can read that for yourself. Suffice it to say it’s a place and the fragrance sets out to capture the aura of this place. So, it’s an interesting idea. Alamut is a bit mysterious, middle eastern and wrapped up in a bottle that offers you a real interpretation of this location. A couple of other thoughts. While this just isn’t my style at all - in fact, I just don’t enjoy smelling this other than the opening notes - there’s a difference between a bad fragrance (in terms of how it is put together) and one that just doesn’t suit your style. Mine is the latter. I can recognize this is a really interesting fragrance that is designed well and offers you a real experience. But it’s just not for me. I suppose there are some scents that are better designed to be experienced and not worn per se and this is how I interpreted Alamut. I just couldn’t imagine where or when I would wear this. There was never a situation that I thought it would be appropriate to wear this to. It evokes too much of an atmosphere that I don’t want wafting in with me when I enter a room. In terms of personal opinion on the smell itself, the heart of this just smells like something an old woman would wear while playing Canasta. I see one of the Golden Girls pulling this off much quicker than I could. Interesting, but not for me.

The opening is heavy and heady, an oriental in the lines of Anna Pliska & Aqaba. The orange blossom is very prominent for the first half hour and more, which to me along with the heady, sweet ambery base is a combination I strongly dislike. In fact, for the first hour I was tempted more than once to go and wash my hand because I couldn't stand the smell. Then I forgot about it and about 2 hours after putting it on, I smelled somthing completely different: tons of labdanum without a trace of orange blossom. Reminds me a little bit of White Aoud without the oud at this stage. While I like it at this point, I still do not love it enough and having to wait over an hour for the orange note to disappear, makes it a 'no-go' for me.

I ordered a small decant which is just as well. Alamut comes across as a mute sibling (that's not a bad thing!) of the discontinued The Body Shop Woody Sandalwood Perfume Oil. I love the latter, treasure my 15 ml bottle and use it sparingly for layering. Alamut is a dry, warm, slightly smoky wood which lacks any sweetness but gets silkier and creamier with time (TBS in that regard is pretty linear). I like it but am slightly befuddled: its formula does not appear that complex to me, which raises the question of how to justify its price (about 10 times that of the TBS Sandalwood). I guess I'll be OK with the price once I've run through my TBS bottle and can't get more.

I don't like this at all. Purchased after reading the reviews, but wish I hadn't. I'm not getting the exotic notes or anything eastern-inspired at all. To my nose this fragrance exudes something entirely different. The opening is very heavy classic, vintage-style (ylang-ylang combined with orange blossom always present this way to me).. . As the fragrance develops it morphs into a more masculine scent, somewhat reminiscent of 80s soap on a rope (the green kind from Brut). Not for me - the second Villoresi that I have tried and disliked.

Lorenzo Villoresi Firenze 'Alamut' is soapy spicy intensity that never quits. Now, I love soapy scents but this is immense..! Picture this; Imperial Leather soap layered with Chanel No.5 (sounds good so far) but then add a bustling exotic bazaar complete with spices, goats, noisy vendors, flying carpets and snake charmers. It's a very Arabian Oriental with so much depth, complexity and longevity so I find it way too full-on and a little too masculine for my liking.

To me, this is a patchouli and rose soap scent. It has a bit of a vintage '70s Indian incense vibe and is too cloying for my taste, on this hot summer day. There's also an odd lingering sweet cucumber or melon note that comes across as a slightly 'rotten fruit' thing, which I find rather nauseating. Unfortunately a hard pass ...

Alamut made me do something I almost never do: I washed it off while it was still in bloom. The notes sound like a promise of a trip to an oriental wonderland, but apparently my body chemistry doesn't go well with this sort of fragrances... and all I got was a sharp, intense smell of burning leaves...

To me Alamut is not unisex, I would love this fragrance on my husband but it is too masculine for/on me! Even while it reminded me of Chanel No. 5 I had to wash it off.

I couldn’t wear this. Not even for half an hour. I cannot stand “grandmother” scents. So I’ll run from aldehydes and cyphres. And anything that smells like “old people”. I was so excited about this “oriental woody” but to me it smelled nothing like oriental, and I couldn’t wait for the woody either. I really tried. Multiple times. The last time I applied 1 spray to my upper palm. After sitting down for 10 seconds my husband asked me to go wash off the perfume. I felt the same. It was just awful for me. This coming from a 24 year old. So this is definitely a mature scent for me. Too mature. Maybe the kind of scent my 83 year old grandma would smell like. However, considering how widely appreciated this is, I’m not contesting Villoresi’s talent and skills. It might just be great for you. Please sample before buying.

Alamut by Lorenzo Villoresi is a masterpiece that transcends gender boundaries, enveloping both women and men in an intoxicating tapestry of Amber and Woody notes. Released into the olfactory realm, this fragrance is a sensory voyage through opulent blooms, precious woods, and a rich array of oriental accords. Top Notes: The olfactory journey begins with a symphony of floral elegance. Rose, Brazilian Rosewood, Osmanthus, and Jasmine intertwine to create a delicate and captivating opening. The top notes are a celebration of femininity, with each floral facet contributing to the overall richness and complexity of the fragrance. Heart Notes: As Alamut evolves, the heart unfolds into a mesmerizing bouquet of French Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, and Narcissus. The blend is a harmonious dance of oriental and floral elements, each note contributing its unique character to the composition. The heart notes embody a luxurious and captivating floral essence. Base Notes: The fragrance reaches its climax with a rich and multifaceted base. Amber, Sandalwood, Powdery Notes, Musk, Benzoin, Leather, Patchouli, and Amyris come together to create a warm, sensual, and enduring foundation. The interplay of these base notes adds depth, sophistication, and a touch of mystery to Alamut. Comparison to Santal Blush and Oud Fleur from Tom Ford Private Blend: The connoisseur's discerning nose will recognize echoes of elegance and opulence reminiscent of Tom Ford's Private Blend collection. A bespoke blend of Santal Blush and Oud Fleur conjures the spirit of Alamut, creating a scent symphony that harmoniously marries the creamy richness of Santal Blush with the exotic allure of Oud Fleur. The result is an olfactory experience that pays homage to the sophisticated fusion found in Lorenzo Villoresi's creation. Overall Impression: Alamut is a fragrance that embraces both the feminine and masculine with a masterful balance of floral and woody accords. It is an olfactory masterpiece that unfolds like a romantic tale, captivating the senses with its intricate layers and timeless allure. The fragrance is not just a composition of notes; it's a journey into a world where elegance and sensuality coalesce in a harmonious dance. Final Thoughts: Lorenzo Villoresi's Alamut is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that can be achieved in perfumery. Its unique blend of notes creates an unforgettable and luxurious fragrance that resonates with those who seek a refined olfactory experience. Alamut stands as a beacon of sophistication, inviting connoisseurs to indulge in the opulence of its composition and savor the beauty it brings to the world of fragrance.

Alamut Lorenzo Villoresi for women and men عطر ألَموت من لورينسو فلورزي للرجال والنساء وأخيرا فعلها لورينسو إنها دعوة لتكون لتكون متألقا تلفت أنظار جميع من حولك دائما ما يبحث الكثير من مستخدمي العطور عن عطر بهذه المواصفات ومن المؤكد أن لورينسو فلورزي كان يدرك هذا الأمر جيدا وهو يقوم بصناعة توليفة هذا العطر المذهل دائما ما تجد العنبر النباتي (الكهرمان) في العديد من العطور هذه الأيام ولكني أزعم أنني لم أجده محاطا بهذه الكوكبة الزهرية الرهيبة التي جعلته يبدو في أروع حالاته أزهار - ورود - خشب الورد البرازيلي - زهرة المشمش - الياسمين إنها مجرد الافتتاحية هل يمكن أن تتخيل في أي مكان أنت الآن تخيل أن هذه الباقه الزهرية قد سكب عليها قطرات من العنبر قطرات قليلة ولكنها كافية لأن تبرق عينك من روعة الاندهاش لهذه المفاجأة الرائعة لا تحاول أن تغلق عينيك فالمفاجأت بعد لم تنتهي فها هي زهرة مسك الروم القوية - وزهرة النرجس التي ينبعث منها الإحساس بالهدوء والراحة وزهرة اليالنج القريبة الرائحة من زهرة البرتقال ثم زهرة البرتقال ذاتها وأخيرا زهرة اليالنج القوية الثقيلة ذات الملامح الإغوائية لا يمكن أن تخطئ أنفي رائحة أخشاب الصندل القوية وهي تندفع وسط هذه الآزهار وتزاحمها حتما ستغرف أنفك في بحار هذه المنطقة الساحرة ألا وهي قلب العطر إذا بدأت بعد فترة تميز رائحة زهرة الإميريس الرائعة ويعقبها المسك الناعم وبدأت تظهر رائحة بودرية مغرية فأعلم أن القاعدة قد بدأت تفصح عن نفسها ستكون الغلبة دائما للعنبر وأخشاب الصندل والأزهار وسط دفقات ناعمة أحيانا وقوية أحيانا أخرى من الجلود والبتشولي والبنزوين الذي يساعد على بقاء العطر لمدة أطول مما تتوقع في النهاية العطر عنبري لا يشبه غيره من العطور العنبرية عطر رائع لا يقاوم سواء كنت مرتديا للعطر أو شممته على غيرك لورينسو فلورزي ليتك دائما تكون بهذه الحالة التي كنت عليها وقت صناعتك وتوليفك لهذا العطر الرائع

Alamut by Lorenzo Villoresi is a powdery floral-oriental that smells like a classic Guerlain or Chanel release. It pays homage to classic perfumery with Shalimar-esque powder accords, soft resins and a creamy woods base. I really enjoy wearing Alamut even if it does smell a little dated by today's standards. The powdery floral notes in this composition give off a 'vintage lipstick' vibe, with rose, ylang-ylang and narcisse blending together in perfect harmony. The heart and drydown consists of thicker and richer notes of amber, labdanum, patchouli, benzoin, sandalwood and rosewood. There is a soft, somewhat sweet white musk accord that threads itself into the scent's progression which resembles the aroma of pink musk sticks, (a popular candy in Australia). Several reviewers have noted that Alamut smells dated and mature, and whilst I don't disagree with them, I personally believe that fragrances of this calibre are due for a comeback. My review is based on my decant of Alamut in the EDT concentration, however, I am now curious to sample the EDP as I hear it is much better lasting and heavier on the oriental accords. Alamut lasted exceptionally well on my skin, approximately seven hours, however, the projection was quite intimate. On warm skin, Alamut is quick to soften into a delicate skin scent, but when sprayed directly onto fabric, I find the projection stronger although you do miss out on the intricacy of the fragrance's development.

While this went onto my skin in an envelope of sweet simplicity, it reminded me straight off of a sunscreen formulated for young girls. There's a definite feeling of candy here, sweet and clear, and probably coming from the combination of Orange Blossom and Tuberose, which can remind of candy at times. It's lovely, but very sweet. As it dries down, a note creeps in that is ever so slightly oily. It doesn't detract so much as enhance, making the whole package seem like it's grown up a bit, but the overall impression is still of a scent that is pretty and pleasant, like a little girl in her Sunday clothes playing in the sun. I don't get any of the heavy oriental base notes to temper this impression, but ultimate dry down does bring a load of powder with it and the scent ages suddenly to an extremely old-fashioned feeling that makes me feel like I've gone from happy childhood to doddering old age in the time it's taken to go from sweetly pretty to old-style powdery. In the end, there's nothing to complain about really, in this fragrance, but the story arc it describes on my wrist is odd to say the least and not necessarily one that fits my personality. And frankly I don't feel old enough for that powdery ending. I can still tease myself that there are days when sweet candy is my thing, but the ancient powder scent is still something I'd like to keep at arms length for a few more years.

I adore oriental florals, so this fragrance got an immediate YES from me. I feel like this has the same soft and powdery florals as Teint de Neige, which may be Villoresi's most famous and loved scent. However, it's more complex, with a musky and resinous base that keeps it from veering into baby powder territory. The flowers are very well-blended and hard to pick out individually. The overall mood is exotic and sensuous, without being indolic or dirty. The only thing is, Villoresi's fragrances seem to have been reformulated recently, and their longevity and projection is no longer great. My first exposure to Villoresi was on a customer, who was wearing Teint de Neige and perfumed the entire room she was in. I felt confident about buying Alamut because I expected similar performance. Well, the scent evaporates so quickly, I blew through an entire 50 ml EDT bottle in maybe 2 months. I even shelled out the money for the perfume in oil version, which I was told by the seller would be more powerful than even an EDP, and that doesn't last long either. That said, I have a vintage bottle of his discontinued scent Garofano, and even though it's just an EDT, the performance is double what I am getting from the new formulations of Alamut. Another vintage bottle is on the way.

Lorenzo Villoresi invites you to a journey to the Orient, into the world of The One Thousand and One Nights' Tales. Alamut was the name of a fortress situated in the barren wilderness of northwestern Persia from the end of the 11th century to the middle of the 13th century. The first whiff of Alamut is the entry to this wonderful world. I feel like entering a shop which sells incense sticks, way too strong but it develops in minutes into a much endurable intoxicating scent. Although there supposed to be flowers in the composition, I don't smell any flower among the notes. The rosewood comes out blended with spices and animates the feeling of an oriental bazaar. The air is being filled with the smell of stodgy, sticky candies and incense and you can hear the rustle of colourful fabrics. It makes me keep thinking of Scheherazade, Ali Baba, Aladdin and the djinn. It is the place when the imagination can comes true. The drydown is a last sniff into this mysterious world - fabolous balsamic resinous end with a slight of powder - and then you leave the tale for good and all. Contrary to expectations the fragrance is not overwhelming, it stays close to one's skin. I have read that Villoresi spend 6 years working on Alamut and the result is completely persuasive for me.

كنت قد كتبت تعليق بسيط حول هذا العطر واعتقد ان ظلمته كثيرا، ونسيته بعدها، جربته لاحقا وتفاجأت بجمال الرائحة اكثر ما اعجبني هو التوازن الرائع ين تلك الازهار والمكونات الاخرى الشرقية العطر كلاسيكي بالشكل الذي افضلة نوتة البودرة مزجت بممكونات الازهار البيضاء الاكثر وضوحا لدي بجانب اليلانج مع لمسات مقبولة ومتقنه من العنبر والاخشاب (الساندل..) وكذلك اللابنديوم وجدت بشكل ناعم اضافة شخصية اخرى للعطر ليكون مناسب ايضا للرجال بداية العطر ربما ستلحظ دعني اقول مكونات قد تصنفها انها خشبية عنبرية مع مشاركة للازهار البيضاء وربما لمسات من الوورد والبودرة البداية عجبتني كثيرا تارة المح الزهور البيضاء واليلانج مع لمحات بودرية بجانب روائح الاخشاب وتحديد خشب الساندل الذي استطعت ان المحه اكثر من العنبر وكذلك اللابنديوم؟ اجد التصويت على العنبر واللابندويم بهذا الشكل قد يوحي بان العطر عنبري بالنسبة لا اراه كذلك فهور عطر زهري، بودري خشبي عنبري، كلاسيكي ولو كان عنبري بالشكل الثقيل لما برزت تلك المكونات الكلاسيكية الرائعه من الزهور البيضاء و لكنه متواجد بشكل لمسات . اجد بعد خمس دقائق العطر يصبح بودري سويتي طبعا هذه المرحلة اقل جمالا من بداية العطر قاعدة العطر اجدها مزيج من العنبر وروائح البودرة طبعا غير ممزيه بالنسبة لي وكما ذكرت افضل مراحل العطر هي البداية جمال الرئحة لبداية العطر : 8.5/10 جمال الرائحة بعد خمس الى عشر دقائق : 7/10

I knew it! So I also own Molinards- Oud Magnetique and after seeing the notes list for Alamut, I had a feeling that the two may be similar and they certainly are! Now, Oud Magnetique smells like it has ZERO "Oud" in it and I suppose doesn't smell "Exactly the same" as Alamut, but the Dry-Downs are strikingly similar down the Leather note in the base. Both fragrances have this Luxurious, classic "Old Hollywood" vibe yet Alamut starts off much more Floral than Oud Magnetique does and the Leather note in Oud Magnetique is stronger and a tad deeper than in Alamut which imo helps Oud Magnetique lean more Masculine/Unisex whereas Alamut starts off MUCH MORE Feminine imho especially bc of the pronounced florals in the opening into the dry-down. Both are very much slightly powdery and both are quite long-lasting. Imo If folks are looking for a bit more Masculine leaning classic, then get Oud Magnetique, of ya love your florals done in a vintage, more pronounced way, then get Alamut. Both are "Niche fragrances" and both are similarly priced atleast on discounters.. Alamut is an 8.5 outta 10 in my book. A beautiful, glamorous-highfalutin' fragrance! LOL!... CHEERS!!

Alamut has got a lot of notes I love. There is tuberose and there is leather, there is rose and wood, musk and orange blossom. My expectations of the creation were fulfilled- it is strong, bold, oriental, not a type of fragrance shying away from the public. I felt as if I were openiing an old cupboard or a chest, heavily ornamented, looking for a treasure, and being 'welcomed' by a cloud of dust. I am by no means saying that Alamut smells dirty or powdery, but it has a sort of suffocating quality, a feeling you sometimes get in old rooms, libraries, antique shops... Even smelling my wrist makes me sneeze. The fragrance feels... old, in a good way. Old as in experienced, antique, monumental. I think what is predominant here is rose and jasmine, olibanum and musk. It is alltogether quite a unique scent. I definitely enjoy the first phases of its development better, since towards the end (and the end lasts and lasts) it starts leaning towards something sharp and soapy... If ever I go to visit some ancient ruins or old libraries full of volumes copied diligently by monastery monks, I will take my sample of Alamut with me.

This is exactly the kind of comforting yet erotic fragrance one can imagine a beautiful courtesan wearing, dressed in an exquisite Oriental silk robe, draped in pearls & reclining on a velvet chaise lounge. I have come to realise that many perfumes I have loved at first sniff have contained the note of osmanthus. There is something uniquely sensual and refined in this, for me. A powdered floral opening which slowly unfolds its petals and has you falling deeper & deeper - like Alice in Wonderland - as the heart notes reveal themselves. The daffodil is distinct, surprising yet totally at home, nestled amongst the subtly handled tuberose (which I was very glad of - this can scream on my skin if added in large doses) and the richly fragrant orange blossom. Anything with labdanum & amber, again, is halfway to winning my heart, and the exotic drydown is a perfectly balanced powdery Eqyptian musk. A sensual boudoir fragrance for dusky maidens and those seeking a comforting embrace.

Alamut is balsamic, exotic and fully immersed in a different world. In another era with different sensibilities and avocations. Opulent resins and amber infuse with a medley of warm, oriental flowers on top of a smooth, grounding base of powdery, dirty musks. Ylang ylang, dusty rose and white florals tuberose and jasmine tangle in this Middle Eastern-inspired escapade. The flowers are rich and indolic, unashamedly so; luring you in with its subtle raunchy, animalic side. The dry down grows evermore balsamic with powdered puffs of sandalwood, labdanum and amber. At times I sense a fantasy note of warm incense, which I believe, is done with a stroke of magic, as if to paint the surrounds of a temple in the Middle-East. This encapsulates a certain spiritual charm that would elicit one to feel comforted and awakened. Sillage is wondrous and alive in the first hour, but like other Lorenzo Villoresi fragrances, it settles into a moderate sillage for its twelve hours of wear. ~

شیپغ کلاسیک قدرتمند، عمیق، ادویه ای و حیوانی، صابونی و به سبک باروک، همراه با روایح گل دار عالی ـ گل مریم، رز، نرگس: یه مثلث سنگین، شهوی، با شکوه. نصفِ کار چیزی بین کلاسیک های شنل مثل بوا د ایل و کوییر د روسی، و بقیه ش شبیه آمواژ های معاصر یا سایر فلورال های شرقی لوکس هست، منتها با غلظت و تراکم کمتر، سادگی بیشتر، و با یک پیچیدگی مدیترانه ای ضروری. دارای بیسی خاک مانند، خزه مانند، و تا حدودی تاریک از پچولی و وانیل، به همراه مشک های ملایم و یه حس شیرینِ غبار مانند. همه چیز به وضوح و رسا دیده میشه، همه مواد بویی با کیفیت بالا دارن و فرمول عطر واسه اینکه هرکدوم از اون ها(نت ها) تو بهترین حالتشون کار کنن بی نقصه ـ هم بصورت تکی و هم در قالب ترکیب. از چیزی که ممکنه با دیدن هرم نت هاش تصور کنیم مهار شده تر و محتاط تر هست: شروعش قدرتمنده، اما زود آروم میشه. و تبدیل به یه شیپغ چرمیِ ملایم، صابونی، گلدار، تاریک و شیک میشه، به همراه روایح ادویه ای. واقعا متعادل، لطیف، خوشایند و همه کاره ست.

شیپغ کلاسیک قدرتمند، عمیق، ادویه ای و حیوانی، صابونی و به سبک باروک، همراه با روایح گل دار عالی ـ گل مریم، رز، نرگس: یه مثلث سنگین، شهوی، با شکوه. نصفِ کار چیزی بین کلاسیک های شنل مثل بوا د ایل و کوییر د روسی، و بقیه ش شبیه آمواژ های معاصر یا سایر فلورال های شرقی لوکس هست، منتها با غلظت و تراکم کمتر، سادگی بیشتر، و با یک پیچیدگی مدیترانه ای ضروری. دارای بیسی خاک مانند، خزه مانند، و تا حدودی تاریک از پچولی و وانیل، به همراه مشک های ملایم و یه حس شیرینِ غبار مانند. همه چیز به وضوح و رسا دیده میشه، همه مواد بویی با کیفیت بالا دارن و فرمول عطر واسه اینکه هرکدوم از اون ها(نت ها) تو بهترین حالتشون کار کنن بی نقصه ـ هم بصورت تکی و هم در قالب ترکیب. از چیزی که ممکنه با دیدن هرم نت هاش تصور کنیم مهار شده تر و محتاط تر هست: شروعش قدرتمنده، اما زود آروم میشه. و تبدیل به یه شیپغ چرمیِ ملایم، صابونی، گلدار، تاریک و شیک میشه، به همراه روایح ادویه ای. واقعا متعادل، لطیف، خوشایند و همه کاره ست.

I was given a free sample of this in London and loved it. I dabbed it sparingly on my wrists and stretched out the tiny supply for something like four weeks. Back in the USA, I bought a spray bottle of it and immediately got in trouble. To me, this stuff is so strong and concentrated, I couldn't achieve a small enough application to be pleasant. It is a two-fisted, bold, walk-over-everything bomb. Mind you, I *still* like it! Eventually, I hit on the rather wasteful technique of spraying high in the air and walking through the resulting mist. That seemed to do the trick. I suppose I could decant it and go back to daubing, but this works for now. I still love it now that I can apply the small amount required. Yes, the trick is to be very sparing with it. I commend Villoresi for not holding back on the concentrated ingredients, this bottle will probably last me five years!

I like this scent a lot - it's not too complex for my taste, as what I mainly get is a floral oriental, with amber,sandalwood and rose as the dominant notes. I purchased my sample online and I wish I could afford an FB right now, because it certainly merits one. BUT - if I had only read the Fragantica description I might never have sampled it at all. Why? Because of that useless and off-putting description of "unisex". That word puts me right off! It is too close to "uniform" and "unsexed". It makes me think of a bland and boring cologne and not a real perfume that men and women would choose to wear. Please, Fragrantica, could you substitute the word "universal" instead of "unisex"? That would immediately grab my positive attention, whereas "unisex" - no, never. Better yet, avoid gendering perfumes altogether. Anyone can wear any scent they like, after all.